Finding the Third Proportional to 455,890 and 989,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,890 and 989,054 is: 2,145,754.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,890 : 989,054 = 989,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,890/989,054 = 989,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,890x = 989,054 × 989,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,890x = 978,227,814,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,227,814,916/455,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,145,754.05
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